Ebola

Definition

Ebola virus causes hemorrhagic fevers an illness identified with severe bleeding (hemorrhage), organ failure and death in many cases. Both viruses originate from Africa, where intermittent epidemic has occurred for many years now.

Ebola virus survives in animal hosts, and humans can be affected by from the infected animals. On infecting human beings, the viruses can transmit from one to another through contact with body fluids or infected needles.

Symptoms

Symptoms mostly begin unexpectedly within ten days of the virus infection which can include: